Solid Waste Division

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New Fees effective July 1, 2019

Safety Rules for Commercial Haulers at Appeal Transfer Station

Waste Management, Inc, which operates the Appeal Transfer Station, has requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE) to preserve the safety of its workers and customers. Effective January 1, 2019, the following requirements for PPE will be enforced at the Appeal Transfer Station.

The minimum acceptable level of PPE is a hard hat and a class 2 safety jacket, vest or shirt. The PPE must be worn as the outer most layer of clothing.

Commercial vehicle drivers must wear the minimum acceptable level of PPE at all times when using the Appeal Transfer Station.

Failure to comply with PPE requirements will result in refusal to unload the vehicle.

The next Calvert County business paper shredding recycling event is:

Businesses must show proof of operating in Calvert County. Limit of 5 banker boxes of paper per business (or equivalent of 5 banker boxes).

The next residential household hazardous waste collection event is:

Saturday, November 2 at Appeal Landfill

401 Sweetwater Road, Lusby

8 a.m. - 2 p.m., rain or shine

Residents must show proof of Calvert County residency.

Get the Calvert County Recycling Guide online

Division Overview

The Solid Waste Division monitors the operation of the Appeal Landfill, Appeal Transfer Station, six convenience center locations, recycling activities, a bulk item pick-up program and environmental monitoring for the Appeal and Barstow landfills.

The Division is also responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations.

Mission

To provide all customers with efficient, cost effective, reliable and safe management of Calvert County's solid waste and recycling activities.